Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs YI M1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus YI M1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Ricoh and YI. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the M1 (20MP) is very comparable but the WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") and M1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The WG-5 GPS was manufactured 19 months earlier than the M1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the YI M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-5 GPS scores against the M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and YI M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery and YI M1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) while the YI M1 has dimensions of 114mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus YI M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-5 GPS against the M1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and M1 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-5 GPS and M1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-5 GPS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the YI M1 will produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-5 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.